Despite the beauty of its distinctive bluish-purple or white flowers, monkshood is just too high of a risk for most people to grow. Not only are all parts of the plant toxic, (including the roots which can look just like Jerusalem artichokes) but even just touching the plant can cause sy...
Edible landscaping also happens to be good for your yard and the planet. Think of all the work, energy, water, and chemicals that go into a lawn or the fleeting beauty of cultivated azaleas or peonies. There’s little reward beyond “looks” when the space could be both beautiful and us...
Its hearty flavor is a little like that of potatoes, although itís related to artichokes. Burdock Root Scrub the root with a coarse copper scouring pad, but donít peel it. Slice it razor-thin on a diagonal, oriental-style, or use the finest slicing disk of a food processor. Simmer 20...
My word edimentals, “invented” some 17 years ago to describe those amazing plants that are both edible and ornamental – has just gone mainstream in the UK with an 8 page article written by me and published in the April edition of the RHS magazine The Garden (600,000 circulation) and ...
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Leaf spot (Cercospora) Fungus Many small brown spots with red-purple halos on leaves that enlarge and turn gray; centers of spots eventually fall out, leaving the halos Destroy infected plants; weed; avoid overhead watering; ensure good air circulation; rotate crops Spinach blight (mosaic virus...
Doesn’t it look like they are missing out on essential nutrients? Its true plant diet cannot reverse or offer some additional protection for bones but there are things that can be done in this regard for positive results. Look at these important points to set your focus on: ...
Despite the beauty of its distinctive bluish-purple or white flowers, monkshood is just too high of a risk for most people to grow. Not only are all parts of the plant toxic, (including the roots which can look just like Jerusalem artichokes) but even just touching the plant can cause sy...
Jerusalem Artichokes have small tubers on the roots that are delicious. It is a native plant, with a very misleading name. It is not at all related to artichokes, nor does it grow in Jerusalem. Mayapple: Large deeply cut leaves. Single large white flower under the leaves. Single yellow ...
I’ve been excited by another situation — with blue mistflower. That’s one I often recommend for planting areas because it will hold its own and keep things like stiltgrass at bay, in addition to just being a gorgeous pollinator plant. But over the past couple of years — and especiall...